News Bulletin of 7 October 2026, 10am

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Unisa Students Win SAICA Leadership Award
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Two Unisa students have won the 2026 SAICA Student Leadership Awards for their skills-training initiative, Ukuzithanda & Co, in Mamelodi.
Precious Nkosi and Lehlohonolo Nonyane train people in beauty skills such as hair and nail services, giving them skills they can use to earn an income.
The initiative has trained about eight people so far, and the students will use their prize money to expand the training centre from one table to four.
They also plan to add more courses and develop an online platform to reach people beyond Mamelodi.
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Gauteng Launches Digital Licence System
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Gauteng has launched a new digital system aimed at speeding up public transport operating licences and cutting queues.
The Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System was launched in Tshwane and will allow operators to apply, make payments and track applications online.
The system will also automate parts of the licensing process and strengthen compliance checks, including for e-hailing operators.
The department says GPTRIS will support the 60-day turnaround time for operating licence applications.
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Glenrose Xaba Wins Fourth Grand Prix
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South African runner Glenrose Xaba won the SPAR Women’s Challenge Grand Prix Series for a record fourth time on Sunday.
Xaba, who runs for Boxer Athletics Club, won the 10km race at Marks Park Sports Club in Johannesburg in 32 minutes and 26 seconds to defend her title.
She returned to full fitness after a knee injury and entered the race aiming to become the first woman to win the series four times.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,127.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,200.00.
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Kroonstad Youth Find Purpose Through Football
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Young footballers in Kroonstad spent their school holidays on the field, taking part in coaching clinics aimed at keeping them away from crime.
Former professional footballers led the sessions, sharing their skills and experience while motivating the youngsters.
Free State Football Talent Coaching's ,Tshele Moloi, says the focus is on using sport to keep young people engaged and out of trouble:
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